The presence of foreign advisors in strategic positions within the Chilean government has raised alarms regarding the security of sensitive state information, according to a report by elmostrador.cl.
At the center of the concern is the hiring of an Argentine-Israeli professional within the 'Second Floor' of La Moneda (the Presidential Palace). This advisor, who is directly linked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is reportedly in charge of the International Relations Department.
The appointment has sparked doubts regarding the handling of classified data, given that the professional recently served as an advisor to the former Israeli Ambassador to Chile. The report notes that such appointments could compromise the security of information that is strictly intended for authorized officials to facilitate informed decision-making.
Risks of Human Intelligence
While high-tech systems are vulnerable to hacking, human intelligence remains a critical source of leaks due to negligence or inexperience. The report warns that transnational crime seeks to penetrate states by bribing officials or gaining advance knowledge of public policies.
The text highlights an anomaly in the administrative structure: the hiring of foreign advisors in sectors where Chilean nationality is legally required, as is the case with the Armed Forces. According to elmostran.cl, this trend of using external advisors is also reportedly occurring in several other sensitive ministries.
The column emphasizes that the chain of command must be respected and that advisors within La Moneda hold no command authority or political or administrative responsibility. Access to information in institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Defense is strictly regulated; however, risks arise when such information is diverted toward external interests.
Ultimately, the analysis warns that information security should not be a subject of political or ideological warfare, but rather a priority for protecting national sovereignty.
